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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 494.16 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 494.16 and 307.44 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 494.16 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/494.16 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 494.16 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 151,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,924.55/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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